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Soft fluffy apple cheesecake streusel buns with cream cheese filling spiced apples and buttery crumble topping

Apple Cheesecake Streusel Buns

Soft, bakery-style buns filled with creamy cheesecake, tender apples, and a buttery streusel topping. A cozy sweet bake for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 9 buns
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm milk with a little sugar.
  2. Mix dough ingredients and knead until smooth.
  3. Let dough rise until doubled.
  4. Spread cheesecake filling, apples, and cinnamon sugar on rolled dough.
  5. Roll up, cut into buns, and let rise again.
  6. Bake until golden and drizzle with glaze.

Notes

  • Do not overfill the buns.
  • Use firm apples for best texture.
  • Keep streusel cold for a crumbly topping.
  • Reheat gently before serving.
  • Best enjoyed warm.